AJ McLean

AJ McLean

Alexander James McLean (born January 9, 1978) is an American singer, songwriter, actor, dancer, and model. He is a member of the vocal group the Backstreet Boys. McLean is also a contributor for the It Gets Better Project.

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Known For

The Kelly Clarkson Show

The Kelly Clarkson Show

2019 • as Self - Backstreet Boys

Dancing with the Stars

Dancing with the Stars

2005 • as Self - Contestant

Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

1975 • as Self - Backstreet Boys - Musical Guest

The Jennifer Hudson Show

The Jennifer Hudson Show

2022 • as Self

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

2009 • as Self - Backstreet Boys - Guest

Sabrina, the Teenage Witch

Sabrina, the Teenage Witch

1996 • as A.J. McLean - Backstreet Boys

Filmography

2025

SNL50: The Homecoming Concert
SNL50: The Homecoming Concert
as Self
Movie - Released: 2/14/2025
Backstreet Boys: The Town 2025
Backstreet Boys: The Town 2025
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/12/2025
Building the Band
Building the Band
as Self - Host
TV - Released: 7/9/2025

2024

Larger than Life: Reign of the Boybands
Larger than Life: Reign of the Boybands
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/12/2024
Movie
American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/6/2024
92nd Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center
92nd Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/4/2024

2023

Aaron Carter: The Little Prince of Pop
Aaron Carter: The Little Prince of Pop
as Self
Movie - Released: 5/1/2023

2022

The Jennifer Hudson Show
The Jennifer Hudson Show
as Self
TV - Released: 9/12/2022

2021

This Is Pop
This Is Pop
as Self - Backstreet Boys (archive footage)
TV - Released: 3/6/2021

2020

FOX Presents the iHeart Living Room Concert for America
FOX Presents the iHeart Living Room Concert for America
as Self - Backstreet Boys
Movie - Released: 3/29/2020
Backstreet Boys DNA World Tour - Argentina
Backstreet Boys DNA World Tour - Argentina
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/7/2020
Secret Celebrity RuPaul's Drag Race
Secret Celebrity RuPaul's Drag Race
as Poppy Love - Contestant
TV - Released: 4/24/2020

2019

The Boy Band Con: The Lou Pearlman Story
The Boy Band Con: The Lou Pearlman Story
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/13/2019
Backstreet Boys Festival de Viña del Mar
Backstreet Boys Festival de Viña del Mar
as Self
Movie - Released: 2/28/2019
Tamron Hall
Tamron Hall
as Self - Guest
TV - Released: 9/9/2019
The Kelly Clarkson Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
as Self - Backstreet Boys
TV - Released: 9/9/2019
Det svenska popundret
Det svenska popundret
as Self
TV - Released: 10/16/2019

2018

Pentatonix: A Not So Silent Night
Pentatonix: A Not So Silent Night
as Self - Backstreet Boys
Movie - Released: 12/10/2018
LadyGang
LadyGang
as Self
TV - Released: 10/28/2018

2017

Drop the Mic
Drop the Mic
as Self - Backstreet Boys
TV - Released: 10/24/2017

2016

Dead 7
Dead 7
as Johnny Vermillion
Movie - Released: 4/1/2016
The $100,000 Pyramid
The $100,000 Pyramid
as Self
TV - Released: 6/27/2016

2015

Backstreet Boys: Show 'Em What You're Made Of
Backstreet Boys: Show 'Em What You're Made Of
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/30/2015
Lip Sync Battle
Lip Sync Battle
as Self
TV - Released: 4/2/2015

2014

I ❤ Nick Carter
I ❤ Nick Carter
as Self
TV - Released: 9/10/2014
Undateable
Undateable
as A.J. McLean
TV - Released: 5/29/2014

2013

This Is the End
This Is the End
as Backstreet Boys
Movie - Released: 6/12/2013
Backstreet Boys: In a World Like This - Japan Tour 2013
Backstreet Boys: In a World Like This - Japan Tour 2013
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/22/2013

2012

NKOTBSB: Live at the O2 Arena
NKOTBSB: Live at the O2 Arena
as Self - Backstreet Boys
Movie - Released: 4/29/2012

2010

Backstreet Boys: This Is Us Japan Tour 2010
Backstreet Boys: This Is Us Japan Tour 2010
as Self
Movie - Released: 2/18/2010

2009

Movie
Backstreet Boys: MTV Play To Stop - Europe for Climate Live in Copenhagen
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/7/2009
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
as Self - Backstreet Boys - Guest
TV - Released: 7/16/2009

2008

Backstreet Boys: Live From The O2 Arena, London
Backstreet Boys: Live From The O2 Arena, London
as Self
Movie - Released: 5/3/2008

2006

Movie
Backstreet Boys: Never Gone Tour Live in Seoul
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/22/2006
Movie
Backstreet Boys: Never Gone Tour Live in Shanghai
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/2006

2005

Backstreet Boys: Never Gone: The Videos
Backstreet Boys: Never Gone: The Videos
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/19/2005
Dancing with the Stars
Dancing with the Stars
as Self - Contestant
TV - Released: 6/1/2005

2004

TV
Sarah Kuttner – Die Show
as Self - Backstreet Boys - Guest
TV - Released: 8/2/2004

2003

The Ellen DeGeneres Show
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
as Self
TV - Released: 9/8/2003

2002

Arthur: It's Only Rock 'n' Roll
Arthur: It's Only Rock 'n' Roll
as Self - Backstreet Boys (voice)
Movie - Released: 9/1/2002
CMT Crossroads
CMT Crossroads
as Self - Backstreet Boys
TV - Released: 1/13/2002

2001

Movie
Backstreet Boys: Black & Blue Tour Live in Dallas
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/2001
Movie
Backstreet Boys: Black & Blue Tour Live in Argentina
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/2001
VH1 Divas Live: The One and Only Aretha Franklin
VH1 Divas Live: The One and Only Aretha Franklin
as Self - Backstreet Boys
Movie - Released: 4/10/2001
Backstreet Boys: The Video Hits - Chapter One
Backstreet Boys: The Video Hits - Chapter One
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/23/2001
The Concert for New York City
The Concert for New York City
as Self - Backstreet Boys
Movie - Released: 10/20/2001
Olive Juice
Olive Juice
as DJ Naughty
Movie - Released: 2/14/2001
Backstreet Boys: For the Fans
Backstreet Boys: For the Fans
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/9/2001
Backstreet Boys: Around the World
Backstreet Boys: Around the World
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/11/2001

2000

Movie
Backstreet Boys: Secret Diary
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/2000
Diary: Backstreet Boys
Diary: Backstreet Boys
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/2000
Backstreet Boys: Homecoming: Live in Orlando
Backstreet Boys: Homecoming: Live in Orlando
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/20/2000
Static Shock
Static Shock
as AJ McLean (voice)
TV - Released: 9/23/2000

1999

Backstreet Boys: Into The Millennium Tour Live in Barcelona
Backstreet Boys: Into The Millennium Tour Live in Barcelona
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/1999
Backstreet Boys: Live Disney Transmission
Backstreet Boys: Live Disney Transmission
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/1999
Backstreet Boys: Backstreet Stories
Backstreet Boys: Backstreet Stories
as Self
Movie - Released: 8/31/1999
Shania Twain: Winter Break
Shania Twain: Winter Break
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/3/1999
Teen Choice Awards
Teen Choice Awards
as Self
TV - Released: 8/1/1999

1998

Backstreet Boys: All Access DVD
Backstreet Boys: All Access DVD
as Self
Movie - Released: 6/2/1998
Movie
Backstreet Boys Festival de Viña del Mar
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/1998
Backstreet Boys: A Night Out with the Backstreet Boys
Backstreet Boys: A Night Out with the Backstreet Boys
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/17/1998

1997

Movie
Backstreet Boys: Live in Frankfurt
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/1997

1996

Movie
Backstreet Boys: The Video
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/24/1996
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
as A.J. McLean - Backstreet Boys
TV - Released: 9/27/1996

1991

Hi Honey, I'm Home!
Hi Honey, I'm Home!
as Sidney 'Skunk' Duff
TV - Released: 7/19/1991

1988

TV
Smash Hits Poll Winners Party
as Self
TV - Released: 1/1/1988

1987

Le monde est à vous
Le monde est à vous
as Self - Backstreet Boys
TV - Released: 9/13/1987

1986

Truth or Dare? - A Critical Madness
Truth or Dare? - A Critical Madness
as Little Mike
Movie - Released: 6/1/1986

1984

MTV Video Music Awards
MTV Video Music Awards
as Self - Backstreet Boys
TV - Released: 9/14/1984
MTV Video Music Awards
MTV Video Music Awards
as Self
TV - Released: 9/14/1984

1975

Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Backstreet Boys - Musical Guest
TV - Released: 10/11/1975

1974

American Music Awards
American Music Awards
as Self - Backstreet Boys - Musical Guest
TV - Released: 2/19/1974

1963

Viña del Mar International Song Festival
Viña del Mar International Song Festival
as Self - Backstreet Boys
TV - Released: 2/14/1963

Unknown

A Very Backstreet Holiday
A Very Backstreet Holiday
as Self
Movie